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If you are a woman, how often do you think about your pelvic floor? Sometimes, always or never? You know about the direct benefits of yoga on your physical, mental and spiritual self. The sequence of postures build strength, train balance, trim your midsection, and cultivate centeredness on line at the grocery store—but how often do you think of the workout routine for your lady bits?

Kegels are not exactly cutting-edge, but they are strongly recommended by so many reputable sources, (not just Cosmo, ladies), including the Harvard Health blog. It’s hard to dispute their power to aid women struggling with urinary incontinence, constipation and painful sex, amongst other issues. Here’s a how-to primer from MayoClinic to help you decide if lo-fi “floor training” kegels are for you, or if you are game to go the hi-fi route with Elvie, you join the ranks of actor Gwyneth Paltrow, and bathe in the recent accolade of “Hottest Hardware startup,” by the Europa Awards in June.

Femtech on the map cultivates change

Progress is being made to improve women’s health on a global scale and we agree that the femtech scene is beginning to show traction. The femtech market map shows that there’s growing interest in launching startups in this sector and that these companies have multiplied in recent years. We at tekMountain Women’s eHealth are dedicated to contributing to the dynamic conversation serving the wider women’s health community and are so thrilled with these advancements for women’s health and wellness. We are helping to cultivate a culture of collaboration, dialogue, and resource-sharing. United, we have the power to truly change the world by connecting with other Women’s health advocates across the globe. We invite you to join us on our website, Twitter and LinkedIn.